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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.77, 817.06 and 283.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.77, 817.06 and 283.95 is: 425.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.77 : 817.06 = 283.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.77/817.06 = 283.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.77x = 817.06 × 283.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.77x = 232,005.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,005.52/544.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.88

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